France chosen as hosts of UEFA EURO 2016

"France has been selected to host UEFA EURO 2016, which will be the first UEFA European Football Championship final round to feature 24 teams, after a decision by the UEFA Executive Committee in Geneva."

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Ten teams for 2010 Champions League | Cricket News | Champions League Twenty20 2010

"Nine of the ten teams for the tournament in South Africa, scheduled between September 10 and 26, are confirmed. The West Indian representative will be known once their domestic Twenty20 competition ends in July.
The teams that have already qualified for the 2010 CLT20 are:

Chennai Super Kings (India)

Mumbai Indians (India)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (India)

Victorian Bushrangers (Australia)

South Australian Redbacks (Australia)

Warriors (South Africa)

Highveld Lions (South Africa)

Central Stags (New Zealand)

Wayamba Elevens (Sri Lanka)"

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Pakistan all-time XI

"As many as four players were unanimous picks: Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis would in all likelihood be among the top contenders on any such global list. Two more batting greats, Hanif Mohammad and Inzamam-ul-Haq, were near-unanimous selections, with nine votes each. And with Abdul Qadir picking up eight votes as the sole spinner, it means as many as seven of an all-time Pakistan XI pick themselves."

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Great Indian Beamer

"Indian cricket is under siege from a conflict of ideologies, one that threatens to drive a stake into the heart of the game in the country. To understand it, rewind to the 50-over World Cup in the West Indies three years ago. India was knocked out in the league stage itself then, prompting no less than seven ex-Indian captains to come out suggesting a cut in endorsements by the players. The argument then—that commercial interests were distracting the Indian cricketers, impeding their performance on the field."

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India to host Badminton Super Series

India to host Super Series: "India will host its first-ever Super Series badminton championship next year at Delhi's Siri Fort Auditorium with Hyderabad and Mumbai as the stand-by venues, according to K.Ch. Punnaiah Choudhary, in-charge secretary of the Badminton Association of India."

Somdev makes main draw of French Open

Somdev makes main draw of French Open: "Somdev Devvarman on Friday became the first Indian to make the men's singles main draw at the French Open in 13 years as he breezed past Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-1 here."

Dhoni may go as T20, ODI captain

Dhoni may go as T20, ODI captain: "With India failing to win a single Super 8 match in two straight T20 World Cups, there is talk of replacing Dhoni with Virender Sehwag as captain in both one-dayers and T20."

Ronaldinho, Adriano out of Brazil Cup squad

Ronaldinho, Adriano out of Brazil Cup squad: "Forward Adriano and former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho were left out of Brazil's World Cup squad."

Brazil top poll as World Cup favourites

Brazil top poll as World Cup favourites: "Five-time winners Brazil are favourites to lift the World Cup trophy in South Africa this July, according to a poll of international sports journalists."

Dempo beat Lajong 1-0, win I-League title

Dempo beat Lajong 1-0, win I-League title: "Dempo Sports Club on Sunday clinched the I-League football title after defeating relegation threatened Lajong FC 1-0."

Modi planned rebel T20 league in UK, says ECB

Modi planned rebel T20 league in UK, says ECB: "According to an e-mail sent by ECB chief Giles Clarke to the BCCI, Modi was in talks with the IMG and three English Test grounds for setting up a mirror image of IPL in the UK, unknown to the two cricket boards."

Match-fixing common in ICL: Former Pakistan captain

Match-fixing common in ICL: Former Pakistan captain: "Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has been told that a large number of matches in the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) were fixed."

India held by China in Azlan Shah opener

India held by China in Azlan Shah opener: "Ravi Pal Singh's last minute equaliser saved India's blushes as the defending champions eked out a 1-1 draw with China in their first match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament"

Asia Cup 2010 to be held in Dambulla

Asia Cup 2010 to be held in Dambulla: "The 2010 Asia Cup will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, between June 15 and 24"

Adler's South African dream over

Adler's South African dream over: "'This was the toughest decision of my life,' said the 25-year-old Bayer Leverkusen.

Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler has been ruled out of next month's FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa as he is set to undergo an operation to repair damaged ribs."

Torres doubtful for 2010 opener

Torres doubtful for 2010 opener: "Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain's opening match at next month's FIFA World Cup™."

India coach Houghton resigns, AIFF issues denial

India coach Houghton resigns, AIFF issues denial: "The alleged dispute over the extension of his contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has led chief coach Bob Houghton to officially resign from his post."

Sports ministry limits tenure for Kalmadi & Co.

Sports ministry limits tenure for Kalmadi & Co.: "The ministry has modified a 1975 regulation that suggests Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi and several NSF chiefs including V K Malhotra (archery), Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa (cycling), VK Verma (badminton), captain Satish K Sharma (aero club) and BS Adityan (volleyball) cannot seek a re-election after their present term expires."